Organic gardening is a hobby of Steve and Judy. Steve is particularly fond of grapes - table grapes, jam, juice, and wine. We make all of these from the Organic grapes grown in this study. Sharing what we learns is our joy - hence this website. Judy's joy is cooking - continuously creating new and delicious meals.
The first grapevines were planted about ten years ago. They were awful - quite diseased and the grapes rotted before they were ripe. However, much has been learned since then and now wonderful grapes are obtained Organically with no sprays, and new cultivars are added as the trials proceed.
It is amazing what a little hard work can accomplish. We started in 2009 by cutting down about 100 trees in our backyard and began our garden. It cannot be done all at once, so we added a little to it each year as time would allow. Now we grow organic fruit, berries and veggies. We have 1/4 acre under cultivation.
The first grapevines were planted about ten years ago. They were awful - quite diseased and the grapes rotted before they were ripe. However, much has been learned since then and now wonderful grapes are obtained Organically with no sprays, and new cultivars are added as the trials proceed.
It is amazing what a little hard work can accomplish. We started in 2009 by cutting down about 100 trees in our backyard and began our garden. It cannot be done all at once, so we added a little to it each year as time would allow. Now we grow organic fruit, berries and veggies. We have 1/4 acre under cultivation.
Steve in the squash arbor with Tromboncino squash hanging down
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Judy with some young Tromboncino squash
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Steve hiking around El Pond in Hopkinton, Rhode Island
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Zeb Posing
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Sid (a.k.a. Kitty, a.k.a. Al Gatto Nero) helping out with the grape vines
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Judy amazed at how tall the Amaranth has grown in the raised beds
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We are member of CT-NOFA (Connecticut branch of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut), and MOGFA (Maine Organic Farmers Association) whose membership supports and promotes organic gardening and farming.
Judy is a Registered Nurse and loves gardening, painting, and visiting with friends.
Steve has a Master of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry, and runs his own business as a computer consultant. In addition, besides chemistry, Steve has taken several years of college courses in Anatomy, Botany, Experimental Embryology, Genetics, Physiology, and Zoology which enhances his appreciation of gardening and nature.
Judy is a Registered Nurse and loves gardening, painting, and visiting with friends.
Steve has a Master of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry, and runs his own business as a computer consultant. In addition, besides chemistry, Steve has taken several years of college courses in Anatomy, Botany, Experimental Embryology, Genetics, Physiology, and Zoology which enhances his appreciation of gardening and nature.
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